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The Roots

1987 in Philadelphia, PA

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The Roots is an American hip hop group, formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Roots are known for a jazzy and eclectic approach to hip-hop featuring live musical instruments. Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band (formerly named "The Square Roots"). ... (see more)


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Neo-Cocktail Lounge
Neo-Cocktail Lounge
dj: djbeebo
00's R&B/Rap (explicit).
00's R&B/Rap (explicit).
dj: djbeebo
Game Below the Surface
Game Below the Surface
dj: djbeebo
Yo!!!
Yo!!!
dj: djbeebo
C-RAP
C-RAP
dj: lubalbo17
True Hip Hop
True Hip Hop
dj: Monkeybiz831
Rihanna #1 HITS
Rihanna #1 HITS
dj: Daiscia
Hamilton+eminem=fire
Hamilton+eminem=fire
dj: 90trent